Hello, thanks for your replies and thoughts on this topic.
Regarding the container size and root conditions I can tell that cherimoya has rather weak root growing. I repoted it last year and cut of one third of its roots and changed the soil nearly completely. My soil mixture consists of hummus, lava rocks, perlite, small amount of sand and akadama soil. I tried to create a very loose and airy mixture that works hopefully ideal for container growing. Any thoughts on that?
Also I try to take the next bigger size of container to make sure the plant can absorb as much water as it needs and the soil isn’t too wet for so long, since I read somewhere that cherimoya doesn’t like too wet soil and handles drought well. That doesn’t mean I don’t water it frequently, it just makes it easier for me to water it when my plant is thirsty.
But that’s a point I will definitely try to improve next year spring when it’s repoting season.
I also read that potassium plays a key element in fertilisation to induce flowering, did anyone heard of it or tried it themselves?
How often do you fertilise your trees?
Thanks so far, regards
Sven